Man suffers life-threatening gunshot wounds after St. Thomas, Ont. shooting

St. Thomas, Ont., police say a man suffered life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting at a residence Saturday morning.

Shortly before 9:30 a.m., officials announced officers were in the area of Palm Street for an investigation and asked the public to avoid the area.

Half an hour later, police confirmed a shooting took place. Officials believed it was targeted with no risk to the public.

Around 11:30 a.m., police said the area had reopened.

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Police say the victim was rushed to hospital where he remains in critical condition.

Anyone with information is asked to call St. Thomas police at 519-631-1224 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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